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Government Agency. In addition to more than 1,300 social workers and specialist support staff, we have teams dedicated to supporting our 4,500 caregivers. We also work with those helping young offenders get their lives back on track.

The Families Commission is New Zealand’s centre of excellence for knowledge about families and whānau. We are an autonomous Crown entity established under the Families Commission Act (2003). We report to the Minister for Social Development.

A joint initiative of NZAID, NZ Police, and the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) organisation. NZ Police members deliver advice, training and operational support on domestic violence to the police forces and communities across the pacific.

Services include … Youth intervention services in the areas of domestic/ family violence, such as through our – 24/7 Crisisline 0800 SHAKTI (742 584) and temporary safe accommodation for victims of domestic/family violence